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Nonprofit · EIN 39-2550794

SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAWRENCE, KS 66044

Financials

$72K$55K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$71,625$54,970$16,655$16,655$0$16,655
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$69,530
Net income from fundraising events
$2,095

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$48,479
Printing, publications and postage
$3,549
Other expenses
$2,942
Program services (functional)
$63,037

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$16,655
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,655
Cash, savings and investments
$15,120
Gross receipts
$76,970

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT THELLMAN SRPresident and Director4$0
SUSAN WILBORNVice President and Director2$0
SCOTT THELLMAN JRTreasurer and Director6$0
LISA HARRISSecretary and Director2$0
MICHAEL ALMONDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1547 N 2000 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-9331
Signed the 990-EZ
Scott T Thellman, Treasurer
Phone
(785) 840-4892

Mission

Advocate for and protect the agricultural land of the Kaw River Valley

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provided financial assistance for legal expenses related to the protection of agricultural lands and soil resources in the Kaw River Valley. This program advanced the organizations exempt purpose by supporting efforts to preserve farmland, promote environmental stewardship, and protect the long-term viability of regional agricultural production.
    Expenses $32,230
  • Hosted the Kaw Valley Field Day to advance the organizations exempt purpose of preserving agricultural land, protecting soil resources, and promoting public awareness of the importance of the Kaw River Valley. Expenses supported educational programming, outreach, event production. Approx 2000 people attended the inaugural event on 10/11/2025.
    Expenses $25,462
  • Hosted a farm-to-table dinner in conjunction with the Kaw Valley Field Day to advance the organizations exempt purpose. The event provided educational programming on the importance of protecting agricultural lands in the Kaw River Valley while raising funds to support the Foundations charitable, educational, and conservation activities.
    Expenses $5,345

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
39-2550794
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,655
Income (IRS master file)
$76,970

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$71,625$54,970$16,655XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-2550794).

Questions about SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION is 39-2550794.
Is SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SAVE OUR SOIL KAW VALLEY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $71,625, expenses of $54,970 and total assets of $16,655 at year end.

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